Waste heat, artificial intelligence and new directives promote energy efficiency
The closing seminar for the Finnish part of the Easy Energy project – funded by the European Union’s Interreg BSR programme – was held in Pori on October 8, 2026.
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Easy and simple energy renovation ideas reduce energy costs
The project Easy Energy is coming to an end. The finalizing workshop and conference in which the results and outcomes of the project were presented were held in Riga 28th and 29th September 2026 (Figure 1). During the project, the cost-effective and easy-to-implement solutions for energy saving were collected, implemented, and tested.
Expert Insight: Bioeconomy as a Catalyst for Skills, Jobs, and Regional Growth
Bioeconomy is gaining global importance, shaping a more sustainable and circular future by transforming the way we use natural resources. Anastasija Dmitrijeva, researcer working in BioBusiness Catalyst, talks how bioeconomy creates new opportunities for regional growth, and why aligning education with real industry needs is essential for building a future-ready workforce.
Kirkkokallio Eco-Innovation Park shows the way for circular economy – a hub where research, industry, and the green transition meet
Located in Kankaanpää, the Kirkkokallio Eco-Industrial Park is one of Finland’s longest-standing circular economy clusters. Within the area, companies utilize side streams and waste heat from each other’s processes – creating a unique example of a circular economy ecosystem.
The new national building code of Finland aims to promote low-carbon construction and smoother permitting
The new National Building Code of Finland enters into force on 1 January 2025. Besides making construction process smoother the aim is to mitigate climate change impacts in construction and advance circular economy and digitalization.
Satakunta BioValley – a unifying force for the food sector in Satakunta
Satakunta BioValley is an eco-network of food sector actors in Satakunta, bringing together knowledge, people, and activities.
Resource-wise future from Satakunta
Climate change, depletion of natural resources, and securing supply chains are among the key challenges of our time. In Satakunta the Resource Wisdom Research Area answers to these challenges together with more than 30 experts in competence, research, and practical development.